Policy, Performance&Research Analyst, Oregon City

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CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $85,070.20-107,706.79

Hourly Pay Range: $40.899133-51.782109

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS Are you passionate about supporting organizations in being data-informed in strategic planning, programmatic improvement, and quality assurance endeavors? Do you have exceptional analytical skills? Do you have creative problem-solving skills? Are you skilled in evaluating end user needs and translating them into technology-based solutions?Are you ready to serve as a Change Agent in a fast-paced environment by effectively supporting change and innovation? Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity? If you answered "yes" to the questions above, we want you to join our team as a

Policy, Performance and Research Analyst

at the Clackamas County Juvenile Department. If selected as the Policy, Performance and Research Analyst, the most critical components of your job will be to conduct program and research analysis, workflow and data system management, analyze and compile data and report outcomes. In this role you will provide comprehensive professional analysis, forecasting, planning and assistance to support business operations, and project management and guidance on complex studies. You will have an opportunity to examine and evaluate organizational structures, administrative policies and management systems to determine the most effective methods of accomplishing work or implementing changes. You will play a critical role that, while broad in scope, requires professional expertise and understanding of complexities of the department, cross-divisional or cross-functional projects, initiatives and operations. You will be able to apply your critical thinking skills when conducting studies that typically contain findings of major significance to the department and often serve as the basis for new or considerably revised policies, systems, procedures or programs, which impact quality and of operations and services.

We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in providing equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth, so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy and secure community. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including the following: Experience planning and conducting comprehensive research studies Experience with policy and data analysis Program evaluation experience, including evaluating program goals, objectives, and performance measures, and providing recommendations for improvements based on findingsExperience preparing reports based on data analysis, research findings, and forecasting trends Experience in working with grant applications, writing, reporting, meeting designated goals Skilled in descriptive and predictive analyses, with a substantial knowledge of analytic software Knowledgeable in management data reporting strategies and platforms, and has insight into key performance indicators suitable for juvenile justice to measure successExperienced in guiding project work and supporting multiple projects at once Organized and detail oriented Strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to speak publicly and to explain and present complex, technical information to individuals with various levels of technical knowledge and skillsAbility to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively, and professionally and to maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally Strong analytical skillsEffective problem-solving skills Strong active/reflective listening skills

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a closely related field Working knowledge of Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Working knowledge of Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) reports and dashboardsWorking knowledge of and/or experience with the Juvenile Justice System in the State of Oregon Thorough knowledge of evidence-based interventions/practices in the Juvenile Justice System Knowledge and experience of utilizing various tools and evaluation methods in best practices in juvenile justice research, such as information and data provided by the Office of Juvenile Justice and DelinquencyPrevention (OJJDP) Experience with research design, evaluating organizational structures, compiling data and reporting outcomes Experience researching and evaluating fiscal effectiveness of agency contracts Experience designing continuous quality assurance standards, performance standards and processes for collecting, monitoring and using dataExperience and/or training in the area of data visualization, as well as building and deploying dashboards and/or visualizations, such as Power BI or, or similar software applications. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to create and maintain spreadsheets/databases, update and revise existing spreadsheet/databases, create and conduct queries in databases, and importing and exporting information.Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy. Must pass continuous criminal history checks which may include national or state fingerprint records check. Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, identifies and conducts comprehensive research studies in the field of juvenile justice and operational improvement projects to analyze effectiveness of department policies, programs, services, systems and operating procedures; determines appropriate methods of approach and analysis, including involvement of internal staff and collaboration with stakeholders; develops scope and timelines, including identifying and utilizing resources and mitigating difficulties; establishes criteria to identify and measure quality effectiveness and compliance; designs, collects and may oversee collection of data, conducts data analysis and quality reviews.

Evaluates, organizes and reports findings, and forecasts trends; identifies and recommends options or solutions and their associated benefits or impacts; researches and incorporates current best practices and research in juvenile justice, and emerging trends, prepares comprehensive reports and presentations, including submissions/reporting to outside agencies; presents information to department leadership/executive management.

Develops, recommends and audits department performance measures; evaluates performance in relation to department/division goals and budget; conducts quality and compliance audits to assist management with performance management; supports business planning efforts by providing recommendations on organizational improvement methods; leads and facilitates planning meetings with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams to identify organizational improvements; assists in business planning process to identify major outcomes, cost of service, customer needs and ways to measure effectiveness, efficiency and general performance; supports department staff in in documenting work flow and business processes, applying principles of continuous improvement, and integrating performance information into organizational …